Bruno Mars

Bruno MArs

MAYA WEBB

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Key Genres:

Pop '90s R&B & new jack swing '60s Rock Reggae Funk Doo-Wop Philly Soul Latin Music

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Howntown of Hawaii

Sister Rosetta Thrope gospel singer who toured with her mother, Katie Bell Nubin, around the South throughout her childhood, spreading her talent in gospel, blues, and jazz. Her style: Delta blues, New Orleans jazz, gospel music, along with guitar

His uncle encouraged Mars to become an Elvis impersonator starting at aged 3.Allowed him to show his range and musical talents at an early age.

• born to Puertan Rican father and Filipino mother in Honolulu
• Grew up on his father's 1950s doo-wop Motown, and rock & roll records
• a big Elvis fan

• got his reggae roots from Bob Marley and local bands on the island
• learned to play various instruments such as drums, guitar and piano as he was part of his family's band (the Love Notes) at the age of 4
• left Hawaii after high school to pursue a music career in Los Angeles

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Elvis Presley

• BB King
• Sister Rosetta Thrope
• Hank Williams

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Early Bruno Mars

New Jack Swing is Infleunced By:

Bobby Brown & New Jack Swing

1. Michael Jackson's pop-R&B sound, vocal grunts and dance-heavy performances

• Sammy Davis Jr. (childhood idol, commanding stage presence)
• Diana Ross (Motown vocals)
• Gene Kelly (smooth, jazz-influenced dance moves)

Blending gritty hip-hop beats with soulful urban R&B vocals, funk and jazz-influenced shuffles Incorporated heavy synthetic drum beats and melodic hooks Started in NYC in late 1980s- early 1990s with Teddy Riley Infleuence on Mars: - Inspiration for 3rd album: 24k Magic (2016) - Songs: Finesse feat. Cardi B, 24k Magic

2. Rick James' funkier, edgier R&B sound

• Marvin Gaye (Motown / soul)
• Sly Stone (psychedelic funk)
• Jimi Hendrix (psychedelic rock)

And James Brown

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James Brown & Motown

Gospel call-response, jazz improvisation, blues, doo-wopBegan in Detriot, popular in the 1960s

Childhood in Georgia

Louis Jordan

• spent time in the South, Philly, NY exploring various musical genres with father
• Fats Waller

Little Richard

• Mahalia Jackson's vocal techniques
• Cab Calloway's wild showmanship

Ray Charles

• Nat King Cole's jazz showmanship
• Classical icols: Bach, Beethovan, Mozart

• grew up with gospel music at black churches in GA
• developed his unique, compelling voice by singing at church
• joined a R&B group with Bobby Bryd at age 20- The Famous Flames, which became very successful

60s-70s Philly Soul

smooth soul music with funk influences and lush string and horn arrangements Small record companies served as training grounds for young songwriters, singers and musicians, which created the Sound of Philadelphia Credited with laying the foundation for 70s disco Popular artists: the O'Jays, Barbara Mason, the Delfonics, Teddy Pendergrass Influence on Mars:

• key inspiration for An Evening with Silk Sonic (2021) and The Romantic (2026)
• Songs: Skate, Leave the Door Open, I Just Might

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Mars influences

Their influences

Bruno Mars' Influence on Music

CeeLo Green - wrote "Forget You", shaping catchy, retro-soul-influenced pop

Janelle Monae - inspired by Mars' groove-driven funk - Songs: Tightrope, Yoga

Bruno Mars - revitalized funk, soul & retro-pop -Set high standard for live performances (live instrumentation, choreography, high-energy vocals)

Rose- collaborated on "APT" & "Number One Girl" - Mentored by Mars

The Future? - movement toward "high-craft" artistry - avoiding algorithm-driven trends while staying mainstream

Thank you!

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Timeline of Music in NYC

New jack swing happens with Teddy Riley's pioneering

Doo-wop entrance in urban areas of the city

1920s

1970s

1940s- 1950s

1980s- 1990s

Harlem Jazz Scene w/ Louis Armstrong, Cab Colloway and others

Hip-hop starts in the Bronx

Doo-Wop

Strong vocal harmony, a wide range of vocal parts, and scat-style nonsense syllables to match instruments Had simple 4-chord that got straight to the point emerged due to blending of R&B, gospel and popular black vocal group music in urban large cities on East Coast

Influence on Mars:

• big influence of 1st album: Doo-Wop & Hooligans (2010)
• Songs: "Runaway Baby" & "Count on Me"